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Seven years of the East African Community CASSOA
June 16, 2014
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) turns seven on 18th June 2014. Does East Africa really need a regional aviation safety and oversight agency?
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) turns seven on 18th June 2014. Does East Africa really need a regional aviation safety and oversight agency?
Aviation operates beyond geographical boundaries, and the only way to ensure safety, consistence and reliability is by having regulation and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with internationally accepted Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS). Whereas aircraft have different manufacturers, principles of flight, aircraft operations, maintenance regimes (for similar aircraft), air traffic control rules, ground equipment (when available), security checks, licensing requirements and safety management systems are similar